GoSVA vs Common App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoSVA
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GoSVA app helps you stay connected to SVA like never before. You'll have great features that make your campus experience more effective, more efficient, and more fun: academic info, getting around, social, and more. Some key features include: Academic Records Info - View your course schedule and grades on the go Campus Applications - Access to various applications on campus Department Directory - Easily find all the numbers and addresses for offices you need Emergency Numbers - Quick access to emergency contacts on campus Campus Map - Know you campus and building locations like the back of your hand News - Dial in to everything happening at SVA Events - Never miss another important event Social Media - Tie your school experience right into your social network"
Common App
Manage your college applications on the go. This app offers a secure and streamlined way to apply to over 1000 colleges, research financial aid options, and access guidance from counselors, all from your mobile device.
- Apply to 1000+ colleges
- Research financial aid
- Get counselor advice
- Secure application process
- Mobile convenience
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Simplify your college application experience with Common App for mobile. Common App for mobile provides you with the same secure, streamlined application experience you’ve come to expect from Common App online, all from the convenience of your mobile device. The app seamlessly integrates with the first-year desktop experience — allowing you to apply to more than 1000 colleges, research financial aid, and get advice from counselors. Common App for mobile is free and easy to use. Download the app to navigate your entire college application journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Common App at #37 against GoSVA's unranked. GoSVA's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GoSVA ships an update every 4 months, Common App every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoSVA | Common App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (673 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 673 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #37 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | School of Visual Arts | The Common Application |
Bugs and requests
GoSVA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Common App
Reported bugs
3 issues- White screen on login
- App doesn't load past logo
- Redirects transfer students to website
Requested features
3 requests- Keep user logged in for longer
- Increase text box size
- Add back button navigation
In-app purchases
GoSVA
No in-app purchases
Common App
No in-app purchases
